NICK SOULSBY - Swans: Sacrifice And Transcendence - Eine Oral History (German Edition) · BOOK

GERMAN EDITION.

Hardcover book with 352 pages.

More about the book 'Swans: Sacrifice And Transcendence - Eine Oral History (German Edition)'

This isn't your typical music biography - it's something way more immersive and comprehensive. Nick Soulsby has crafted what might be the definitive chronicle of one of music's most uncompromising and transcendent forces. Drawing from approximately 125 individuals, 140 interviews, and somewhere between 250-300 hours of recorded conversations, this oral history captures the full scope of Michael Gira's four-decade journey with Swans. The book doesn't just tell you about the band's evolution from the crushing heaviness of their early New York club days to their more recent ethereal incarnations - it lets you hear it directly from the people who lived it.

What makes this work particularly compelling is how it traces the band's influence across countless subgenres and artists. From Napalm Death to Nirvana, from Tool to My Dying Bride, Soulsby demonstrates how Swans became a foundational force that shaped modern heavy music. The narrative captures both Gira's uncompromising artistic vision and the internal tensions that led to constant lineup changes, while also exploring the brotherhood and camaraderie that emerged in the band's post-2010 reformation. It's a testament to music that pointed toward the future rather than dwelling in nostalgia.

For fans of: Swans, Michael Gira, experimental rock, post-rock, doom metal, and comprehensive music journalism.

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